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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Workers compensation insurance. Employment practices liability. It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims. This type of policy only applies if you have employees.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Safety Services Company

Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. Harassment and Discrimination. The second-most common downfall at holiday parties is the stage for harassment and discrimination.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Depending on legislation, which varies by jurisdiction, employers may need to remove questions about criminal history from the initial job application. The AAP’s effectiveness is measured by the results it actually achieves.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Time spent responding to emails, texting, and handling phone calls outside of normal work hours can be compensable for non-exempt employees.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The Owner will be required to deliver such materials to the job site or compensate the Contractor for providing labor to deliver Owner-furnished materials to the job. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person because of race, sex, age, creed, color, disability, religion or national origin.